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First In Situ Observation of an Aphyonid Fish (Teleostei, Ophidiiformes, Bythitidae)

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Aphyonids are poorly-known, live-bearing brotulas (Ophidiiformes, Bythitidae) that until recently were considered to be in a distinct family, Aphyonidae. A single, ca. 9.3 cm total length aphyonid observed during a remotely-operated vehicle survey in the Mariana Archipelago at 2504.2 m on Explorer Ridge (20.68152°N, 145.08750°E) is the first seen alive in its natural habitat.

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West Coast Wraps Up Exciting 4-Year Deep-Sea Coral Initiative

The effort has greatly improved our understanding of deep-sea corals and sponges off the coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington, particularly within na

Summer Expeditions will Explore Widespread Deep-Sea Coral and Sponge Communities in Alaska

In 2023, a series of expeditions will help NOAA and partners to better understand the diversity and extent of ecologically important seafloor communities in

Deep-Sea Coral Research to Gain New Understanding of Alaska Fish Habitat

A multiyear, international study is using innovative technology to shed light on what red corals need to reproduce and sustain their populations, and how the